Prevention Education Consultant - Gimli, Canada - Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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Gimli, Canada

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Description

GENERAL

Description:

Prevention Education Consultant
Competition #:
GIM COM 214/24
Posting Date:
01/23/2024
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Prevention Education Consultant

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Closing Date:

01/30/2024

Facility / Site:

Gimli Community Health Office

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

FTE:

1

Union Group:

MGEU Technical Professional

Wage / Salary:

As per the applicable collective agreement

As a result of the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) transition to the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA) the MGEU - AFM Collective Agreement will be administered by MGEU - Technical Professional.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Health Services, the incumbent will provide education and prevention services to target groups and the general population in accordance with the programming policies of the Interlake-Eastern RHA; initiate and respond to Prevention, Education service requests from staff, individuals, groups and organizations; facilitate courses; support and participate in internal and external committees conduct client assessments and referrals; provide rehabilitative counselling to individuals and/or family members concerned with an individual's involvement with alcohol, drugs or gambling.

Counselling services are provided on an individual and/or group basis.

The position of Prevention Education Consultant functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Education; Social Sciences) with at least two years related experience working with groups of people in an educational setting and/or a suitable combination of education and experience.
A high level of knowledge of the addictions field is necessary.
Skills in developing, facilitating, implementing, and evaluating educational services and experience in organizing community activities are required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner verbally and in writing is required along with excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong collaborative consultation skills and the ability to lead and train positively in a team environment are necessary.
Demonstrated skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.
Proficiency in English, verbal and written, is essential.
An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.
Fluency in English (ability to communicate in French and Indigenous languages including Ojibway and Cree is considered an asset).
The incumbent must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Some evening work and travel will be required.
Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
Completes and maintains a satisfactory preemployment security check. Satisfactory employment record.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.